Crowthorne and Sandhurst

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a collision in Sandhurst on Friday 12 May.

At about 5.50pm, a collision occurred in Crowthorne Road, Sandhurst, near the junction with Moffats Close, involving a white Mercedes Sprinter van, a blue Ford Ka and a silver Chevrolet Matiz.

The male driver of the Matiz was cut out of his vehicle and taken to Frimley Park Hospital with serious head injuries. He has since been transferred to the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guilfdord where his condition is described as stable and not life threatening.

Anyone with information about the incident, who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to contact the investigating officer, PC Daniel Perry, at Taplow Roads Policing department, on 0845 8 505 505.

* A 44-year-old man was arrested on 12 May on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He has been released on police bail until 23 July pending further inquiries.

Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst

Saturday 20th May 2006

8.30am (approximate finishing time at 10am)

Venue: Woodmancote Day Centre, Bracknell Road, Crowthorne.

Fed up of Saturday morning children's TV? Looking for an alternative start to your weekend?

Dr Bob Carling, a freelance Science Editor, will lead a discussion on "The ethical dilemmas raised by modern science - can Christian belief help resolve them?" with emphasis on environmental and conservation matters.

All are welcome - Christians, lapsed or non Christians, and members of the community who don't regularly attend worship

- to share breakfast, make new friends and join us in tackling some of the issues that confront the Christian faith today. The meeting will last about 90 minutes, and continental breakfast will be served alongside bacon rolls.

Call (01344) 775844 or (01344) 411029 for further information or just come along on the day. Free admittance (but donations are welcome).

St John's Parish Church, Crowthorne

Police are appealing for information following the theft of two Yorkshire terriers, Widget and Gizmo from a car parked at Marks & Spencers, The Meadow, Sandhurst, last Tuesday (2/5) between 1.30pm and 4.20pm.

The two dogs were stolen from a BMW 5 series, and were wearing red Bandana collars with red identify discs and red hearts on. Also Widget and Gizmo have recently been clipped.

Their owner, Deborah Mathews, is desperate for the safe return of her beloved dogs. She said “I know there are more important things in the world, but Widget and Gizmo are like my kids and I want them back at home safely where they belong.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bracknell Police Station via the 24 hour Police Enquiry Centre number on 0845 8 505 505. Those who do not wish to speak to police or leave their name should call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst

A former Crowthorne man, who is currently serving six and a half years in prison for drugs offences, had his sentence increased by nine months after police discovered indecent images of children on his computer.

Kim Ashkenazi, 31, of Thornden, West Sussex, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on 17 March to six-and-a-half years for possession of Class A, B and C drugs with intent to supply.

On 28 April, also at Reading Crown Court, Ashkenazi received an additional sentence of nine months imprisonment, to run consecutively, for possession of indecent images of children. He was also placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for 10 years.

Ashkenazi was arrested as part of Operation Harp, which investigates the use of payment cards for accessing web sites known to contain indecent child images. Thames Valley Police executed a warrant at his address in September 2004, where they seized computers which were found to contain hundreds of indecent images of children. During the search, ecstasy tablets, amphetamines and cannabis were also seized. Ashkenazi later pleaded guilty to possession of half a kilo of cocaine with intent to supply while on bail for the above offences.

Thames Valley Police ~ Crowthorne